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Outdoor Movie Night s are taking over the Owen Sound Farmers’ Market in Owen Sound’s River District. The FREE movie nights feature family-friendly movies and theme nights encouraging interactive activities and themes.
Taking place on August 12, 19, and 26, each movie night will be accompanied by a unique theme.
August 12 is free ice cream and cardboard box night where kids are urged to decorate a cardboard box to view the movie from, with prizes awarded...
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The City of Owen Sound is thrilled to announce that the City has been selected by Sportsnet to host Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada on January 29, 2022.  
Held annually, Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada is the country’s biggest single-day hockey celebration , aimed at uniting Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Host Ron MacLean will be joined by the Sportsnet broadcast team with special guest appearances by NHL Alumni throughout the day-long event....
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The City of Owen Sound is undertaking a full review of its current transit operations.
This study is looking at the City’s existing fixed-route system, including route coverage, route ridership, on time performance, infrastructure perspectives, and other elements to identify the core service delivery of transit. The City is seeking input into the ideal transit system for the City of Owen Sound.
How to Participate
This study involves a two-part engagement process,...
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Beginning July 20, the City, in partnership with Lands and Forests Consulting have initiated a forest restoration project in an area of escarpment lands consisting of 2.9 acres between Victoria Park and St. George’s Park.
The Victoria Park Master Plan notes that the site would realize positive benefits from removing invasive species.
The purpose of the project is to be proactive when dealing with the effects of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), including advanced tree...
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City looks to find a new owner for Billy Bishop Airport
Owen Sound, Ontario Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Owen Sound City Council voted in favour of beginning the process to divest or sell land known as the Billy Bishop Regional Airport with the hope that a new owner will continue to operate the site as an airport.
The Owen Sound Billy Bishop Regional Airport (CYOS) was constructed in 1991 and has been operating since 1993. The airport property covers approximately 263...
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